Sandwell College
Sandwell
£25,611 - £46,263 per year
Salary:
* Benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
30 September 2025
Apply by:
16 September 2025
Job overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturer in AS and A Level Sociology to join our thriving department at Central Saint Michael's Sixth Form on a full-time, permanent basis.
Sociology is a well-established subject within the college, providing students with valuable insights into society, culture, and the factors that influence human behaviour. We are looking for a dynamic individual who shares our passion for Sociology and is committed to delivering an outstanding educational experience. This role reports directly to the Head of Section.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Lecturer in Sociology, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, inclusive, and high-quality lessons that inspire and challenge learners. You will contribute to the development and continual improvement of the Sociology curriculum, support students through course leadership and personal tutoring, and maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and assessments. In addition, you will take an active role in enrichment and recruitment activities, including open events, parents' evenings, and student interviews, while working collaboratively with colleagues to foster a positive and supportive learning environment.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* A relevant degree and/or professional qualification
* A recognised teaching qualification at Level 5 or above
* Experience delivering high-quality teaching and learning in AS and A Level Sociology
* Knowledge of preparing, delivering and evaluating appropriate learning materials
* Familiarity with key skills/functional skills frameworks
* Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills
* The ability to inspire and motivate learners of varying abilities
* Experience using ILT and multimedia learning tools in the classroom
* A collaborative approach and willingness to support new developments
* A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in practice
Recruiter contact:
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About Sandwell College
Sandwell College
1 Spon Lane, West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 6AW
United Kingdom
About Sandwell College
Sandwell College is a great place to work; a large, successful and growing College that has achieved significant success over recent years and has further, big ambitions for its future.
It has two state of the art campuses in West Bromwich accessible through excellent transport links and, following a successful merger with Cadbury Sixth Form College, has an exciting presence in Birmingham.
The majority of the College's full-time students are aged 16-18, studying courses designed to give them skills for the modern workplace in a learning environment fully equipped with a specialist automotive centre, beauty and hairdressing salons, computer suites, construction workshops, engineering and science laboratories, fashion and photography studios, a sports hall and a 170-seater theatre.
Principal
Lisa Capper (MBE)
Values and vision
Sandwell College aims to help students achieve their goals and take their next step, whether that be further progression with the college, Higher Education, or employment and training. It also aims to offer its students first class guidance and support and to do everything it possibly can to help them succeed, driving innovation and quality forward.
Sandwell College's objective is to give young people the best possible transition from school to college and get them into top universities and careers. It is also strongly committed to creating opportunities for its adult learners by working closely with local and regional businesses, both large and small, to help them develop a skilled workforce.
Ofsted
"The large majority of students make good or better progress. Students develop very good personal, social and employability skills that prepare them well for further study and for the world of work. Teaching and learning are good, and often outstanding. Students benefit from the college's excellent teaching, study and social spaces, with very high quality resources and equipment to support learning."
View Sandwell College's latest Ofsted report
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